Georgetown University, the oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher education in the United States, is founded on the principle that serious and sustained discourse among diverse peoples promotes understanding. Recognition and respect for all constituencies that make up the University community are essential for Georgetown to fulfill its mission: to educate women and men to be reflective lifelong learners, to be responsible and active participants in civic life, and to live generously in service to others. Acknowledging that an informed, active, and engaged community is critical to this mission, the Georgetown University Staff and Academic and Administrative Professionals Advisory Council (Staff/AAP) was established to provide a platform for sharing opinions and interests concerning the conduct of institutional affairs and workplace life.
The Staff/AAP Council exists to provide a formal, University-recognized, duly elected body for staff and academic and administrative professionals. The Council considers issues and advocates on their behalf to University decision-makers, administrators, and executives, including the President. Furthermore, the Council facilitates communication among its members; liaises with other recognized University bodies, including the Board of Directors, Faculty Senate, Student Association, and union representatives; seeks to meet annually with the University President; is available and willing to review and consider proposals, policies, procedures, and other recommendations from individuals, members, groups, and departments throughout the University community; and advances professional growth opportunities.
Who is eligible to become a member?
The representatives of the Council will be elected from among all Georgetown University employees whose primary classification is staff or academic and administrative professional, who work at least 50% full-time equivalent (FTE), and who are not faculty, professional librarians, union-represented, temporary employees, cabinet-level, senior level executives, or members of the President’s Executive Committee. In order to be eligible for election, a representative must be employed continuously for at least one year at the commencement of their term.
There shall be up to thirty-one (31) elected voting representatives divided proportionally among the five campuses (Main Campus, Law Center, Medical Center, University Services, and GU-Q). The proportional representation of the Council is as follows:
Washington, DC Campus: 10
University Services: 9
Medical Center: 7
Law Center: 4
Qatar campus: 1